Sleep Disorders and Hypnosis: To Cope or Cure?
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Alternatively, they may be classified as: Transient: lasting less than three weeks and often related to a recognised life event. These are described as emotional events, changes in environment, excessive alcohol or caffeine and jet lag. Cyclical: Described as occurring premen strually, in manic depression and anorexia nervosa Chronic Insomnia: This is by far the com monest and the most troublesome in terms of morbidity. Associated with chronic insomnia is a state of hyperarousal–awake or asleep. Sleep Disorders and Hypnosis: To Cope or Cure?
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